Small business innovative research (SBIR) phase I topic A254-004, physical sciences, INC.

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Contract number
W5170125CA219
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$249,887

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$249,886.97 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 29 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Andover, MA 01810, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Legislative mandates

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $249,887

About this award

Physical Sciences Inc., a small business research and development company headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $249,886.97 Phase I Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract by the Department of the Army under Topic A254-004 in the Physical Sciences category. This award, designated as a total small business set-aside, was executed on August 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2026. The contract operates under a definitive contract structure with firm fixed pricing and will be performed at the company's Andover, Massachusetts facility. SBIR Phase I awards are typically exploratory in nature, designed to assess the feasibility and scientific merit of innovative research concepts before potential advancement to follow-on funding phases.

The Army's investment in this SBIR Phase I effort reflects its continued reliance on small businesses like Physical Sciences Inc. to advance cutting-edge research and development capabilities. Given PSI's established track record in specialized instrumentation, advanced materials, optical systems, and emerging technologies for defense applications, this award aligns with the company's historical focus on supporting national security objectives. The small business set-aside designation underscores the Department of Defense's commitment to fostering innovation through its SBIR program, which provides opportunities for small enterprises to conduct federally funded research and development that addresses specific agency priorities while supporting technological advancement in defense and related sectors.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W5170125CA219?

W5170125CA219 was awarded to Physical Sciences Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on August 1, 2025.

How much is contract W5170125CA219 worth?

The government has obligated $249,887 on W5170125CA219.

Was contract W5170125CA219 competed?

The extent of competition for W5170125CA219 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 29 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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